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Lamp

Lamp
 early 2nd century BCE-late 1st century BCE

Medium
fired clay
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented, 1959
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
fired clay
Measurements
4.6 × 10.3 × 8.1 cm
Inscription
inscribed on base: CATILs / OɅOY
Accession Number
96B-D5
Department
Antiquities
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Presented, 1959
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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